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Patriots OLB James Harrison wants to continue his career beyond this season.

In other words, Super Bowl LII will not be Harrison's final game, at least if he has anything to say about it. "I maybe want to play a year at 40, maybe 41," said the former Defensive Player of the Year. Harrison has played well since defecting from Pittsburgh last month, recording 11 tackles and two sacks over 89 defensive snaps for New England. Jan 28 - 11:19 AM

Mothballed by the Steelers, 39-year-old Harrison arrives in New England having played all of 40 snaps this season. He did manage a sack in his brief time on the field. Although the Patriots are tied for 12th in sacks (38), their pass rush hasn't come close to matching that number. It's a unit that could really use some extra juice. Harrison is a zero-risk flier with upside who could obviously provide intel on a team the Patriots have a good chance of facing in the AFC Championship Game. Tue, Dec 26, 2017 04:02:00 PM

This was one of the risks the Steelers were running when they cut Harrison loose. It's tempting to view Harrison's visit through the typical cloak-and-dagger Patriots lens, but the visit makes sense for football reasons. The Pats have needed pass-rushing help all year. 39-year-old Harrison barely saw the field in Pittsburgh, but he's worth a flier in the Patriots' situation. Tue, Dec 26, 2017 02:01:00 PM

Harrison has been a 2017 non-factor, playing just 29 snaps in five appearances. He was active once over the last seven weeks. Harrison's spot was needed with RT Marcus Gilbert returning from suspension. Harrison's release could allow him to resurface on a playoff team that's willing to give him a role. Sat, Dec 23, 2017 03:00:00 PM

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Mothballed by the Steelers, 39-year-old Harrison arrives in New England having played all of 40 snaps this season. He did manage a sack in his brief time on the field. Although the Patriots are tied for 12th in sacks (38), their pass rush hasn't come close to matching that number. It's a unit that could really use some extra juice. Harrison is a zero-risk flier with upside who could obviously provide intel on a team the Patriots have a good chance of facing in the AFC Championship Game.

This was one of the risks the Steelers were running when they cut Harrison loose. It's tempting to view Harrison's visit through the typical cloak-and-dagger Patriots lens, but the visit makes sense for football reasons. The Pats have needed pass-rushing help all year. 39-year-old Harrison barely saw the field in Pittsburgh, but he's worth a flier in the Patriots' situation.

Harrison has been a 2017 non-factor, playing just 29 snaps in five appearances. He was active once over the last seven weeks. Harrison's spot was needed with RT Marcus Gilbert returning from suspension. Harrison's release could allow him to resurface on a playoff team that's willing to give him a role.

James Harrison has played just four snaps through the Steelers' first two games.

Even with some injuries to their front seven, the Steelers have kept 39-year-old Harrison glued to the sideline. "We know what James is capable of," coach Mike Tomlin said. "James will ready himself, and there will be a time in the season when we’ll call on his services, and he’ll deliver and deliver in a big way." Harrison was excellent in 2016, generating consistent heat. Right now, the Steelers would apparently rather go with their younger players. Perhaps they view Harrison as an ace in the hole, or perhaps he started to look his age in the offseason.

Steelers re-signed OLB James Harrison to a two-year, $3.5 million contract.

The soon-to-be 39-year-old (in May) appears to have found a second wind since re-joining the Steelers in 2014 following a one-year stint with the Bengals. He has 15.5 sacks over the past three seasons and was Pro Football Focus' No. 8-ranked 3-4 outside linebacker out of 59 qualifiers last season. Harrison's tenacity off the edge was key in turning Pittsburgh's defense around.

Harrison's agent opened talks with the Steelers this week. He's fully expected to return after grading as PFF's eighth-best 3-4 outside linebacker last season. Harrison deserves a raise on the two-year, $2.75 million deal he signed in 2015.

The Steelers are interested in re-signing impending free agent OLB James Harrison.

Apparently the feeling is mutual. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's just "a matter of time" until the sides agree to a new contract. Going on 39, Harrison was a beast last season, grading out as PFF's eighth-best 3-4 outside linebacker.

Steelers president Art Rooney II confirmed the team is open to re-signing free agent OLB James Harrison for 2017.

"And I think he is (too)," Rooney said of Harrison. Harrison said last week he plans to return for his age-39 season. Still stunningly effective, Harrison logged five sacks on 758 snaps in 2016, earning elite grades from Pro Football Focus. He seems all but certain to return to Pittsburgh.

Impending free agent OLB James Harrison intends to continue his playing career in 2017.

Harrison turns 39 in May but remains in peak physical condition. "I'm not done," Harrison said. "I feel physically fine." Harrison was nearly an every-down player the final month of the season and into the playoffs. In the regular season, he graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 8 outside linebacker out of 59 qualifiers. The Steelers would likely want to bring him back.

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports confirms Steelers OLB James Harrison (shoulder, triceps, questionable) is expected to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Harrison sat out Thursday's practice but was back for a full session on Friday. Despite the questionable tag, there was never much doubt about his status for Sunday's AFC title game in Foxboro. Look for Harrison to put plenty of heat on Tom Brady.

Steelers OLB James Harrison is dealing with shoulder and triceps injuries.

Coach Mike Tomlin said the injuries will limit him early in the week, but there is almost no chance he sits out the AFC Championship Game. Harrison continued his monster season in the win over the Chiefs Sunday night, and he should do the same this week against the Patriots.

The NFL has cleared James Harrison, Julius Peppers, and Clay Matthews of any wrongdoing as a result of the Al Jazeera report.

The three players, along with free agent DE Mike Neal, were linked to PEDs last year. Players from the MLB were also mentioned in the flimsy report, but MLB cleared them a while back. Harrison, Matthews, and Peppers completed interviews with the league last week and can carry on with their lives.

Edelman is five months removed from September ACL surgery. He'll sit out OTAs and likely be limited early in training camp, but the Patriots are counting on him to be fully healthy for Week 1. Signed through 2019, Edelman should return as one of Tom Brady's top targets.